Woodworking

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Whether you're buying for the experienced woodworker or the carpenter just starting out, the best gifts for woodworkers...

This simple dog ramp collapses down to a compact size that fits easily under a bed or sofa or inside...

Build this modern headboard with floating storage cubbies in less than a day and with one sheet of plywood!

Fan Spotlight: These Family Handyman readers put their woodworking and carpentry skills to good use, designing fun and functional bunk...

Save your back without spending an arm and a leg.

Make this ingenious, compact laptop stand in an hour with only a jigsaw, a drill, sandpaper and $10 in materials.

With winter right around the corner, it’s time to crank up the heat in your workshop and build some woodworking...

Go from dull to razor-sharp in no time!

Start relaxing at your happy place and make this folding version of the classic outdoor lounge chair in one day.

How to use this fast, easy, goof-proof finish.

Learn how to refinish furniture faster and easier by avoiding stripping. A seasoned pro tells you how to clean, repair...

Build it yourself, save money and water and get the satisfaction of a job well done!

I saw a cedar mat like this online for $35 and thought, “Hey, I can make a better one for less.” You can...

These brilliant pieces of small room furniture will maximize your space to improve the layout and flow.

A bench grinder is probably not a tool you’ll use every day. However, if it’s available and set up correctly,...

How to Care for Your Indoor Teak Furniture

A space-saving workshop on wheels!

This 1-hour floating bookshelf project offers a perfect opportunity to learn how to cut plugs for hiding screws, and it'll...

These incredible tips from The Family Handyman readers and editors will help you complete your woodworking projects faster and better...

Make your dog happy with this sturdy bowl stand, and perfect your pocket-hole skills while you do it.

The materials used to make plywood’s inner core affect several important characteristics: weight, strength, rigidity, stability, flatness, screw-holding capability, consistency...

Warped wood can put a damper on any project. Here's what to know about it.

Construct a pair of these push sticks for guiding lumber when using table saws, band saws and jointers.

This simple jig makes laying out circles a breeze.

These brilliant ideas may just inspire a renaissance of rotary tool use in your shop and beyond. Honestly, there isn’t...

Make these amazing miter joint clamps now so that you have them the next time someone needs a frame.

Unlock the secrets of the chic pickled wood finish, from its Nordic roots to DIY vinegar tricks and the best...

Does it seem like whenever you want to spend your day off outside, the weather foils your plans? Rain and...